Grand Hyatt Muscat
When was the last time you listened to live Christmas carols? Try the Grand Hyatt this month. The hotel is partnering with the British School Muscat, which will officially inaugurate the start of the festive season. Performing live, they will revive some of the most acclaimed of Christmas classics at the hotel lobby on Tuesday December 12, between 6-7pm. Entrance is free.

Turn to the Mokha Café for a Christmas Eve dinner designed for family get-togethers. You can enjoy this on Sunday, December 24, between 7:30-11pm. Adults will be charged RO19, while children can get away with RO10.

Fancy Italian Christmas cuisine? Chef Luca showcases his talent by bringing to the table a five course feast of Umbrian favourites. Enjoy this from 7:30-11:30pm. Adults are charged RO28 and children RO15. A Christmas day brunch includes an array of international specialities, plus children's treats, from food to an appearance by the man himself, Santa Claus. Enjoy this at the Mokha Café on Monday December 25, between noon and 3pm. Adults are charged RO21 and children RO11.

You needn't stick to Christmas. You can just celebrate the winter at the Sirj Tea Lounge. Unwind to the sounds of trendy Arabic beats, a heady start before you head on to dinner at the restaurants. Enjoy the lounge on Sunday December 31, between 7-8pm. The price is included with the purchase of a dinner in any of the restaurants.

Fancy Spring? Chef Andre van den Heuvel will unveil a unique buffet, while the gardens of the Hyatt are in full bloom. "This special buffet will combine a carousel of traditional dishes with a modern twist, and will explore the many shades of chocolate and other delicacies," says Andre. A complimentary glass of bubbly will be served to usher in the new year, while live entertainment will compliment the evening. Come to the hotel gardens on Sunday December 31, between 8pm-2am. Adults can enjoy this for RO65 and children for RO35, and includes an open bar of selected beverages. The dress code is formal, or national dress.

And do make it to Tuscany on Sunday December 31, between 8pm-1am. Adults will be charged RO55, which will include an aperitif, and children below 12 aren't allowed. Dress code is formal or national dress. Chef Luca has an exquisite menu in store for you: primo piatto, wild porcini risotto with herbs and black truffles, scampi and green asparagus with lobster foam, veal medallions and traditional deserts.

Something a little more exotic? Head to the Cub Safari Rooftop Grill on Sunday December 31, between 7:30-1am, for culinary secrets from South Africa. Adults will have to shell out RO40, while children are charged RO25. This includes an open bar of selected beverages. Meanwhile, the Safari Club can be enjoyed this night between 6pm-2am, and RO20 will get you an open, select bar.

Meanwhile, Copacabana will rock your world on Sunday December 31, between 10pm-3am, at RO10. The resident duo Shine at the John Barry Bar will perform there that night, and you can enjoy a sushi buffet for RO25. The bar will be open from 10pm-2am.

The Radisson SAS
It's that time of year again, and the Radisson SAS Hotel is inviting you to get under its Christmas tree. The best part, of course, is the Christmas Eve dinner on the 24th, which you can celebrate at the Olivos Coffee Shop. There's a feast with all its flourishes waiting for you - a special Christmas dinner buffet. Priced at RO14.500 including dinner and a glass of sparkling beverage on arrival or alternatively RO20 additionally including unlimited selected beverages for adults. Children below three years of age are not charged and children below 12 years can avail a 50 per cent discount.

It gets better the next day. A special Christmas brunch buffet is also planned from noon until 4pm at the Olivos. Santa Claus makes an entrance between 2-3pm and hands out presents to children.

There's more – how about a dinner on the 25th at one of the best steak houses in Muscat? The popular Al Tajin Grill offers a selection of prime steaks, Omani lobster and the freshest fish. A special Christmas dinner menu will be available which would include a delicious seafood buffet and unlimited selected beverages. Choose your main course from a variety of dishes including tender steaks and fresh seafood. There is also an array of fresh baked Arabic bread and a great dessert plate.

Next up is New Year's Eve, of course, and you can celebrate it under the stars at the Radisson. To make sure you are thouroughly entertained, resident band Lighter Side will play homage to hits from the 1970s and 1980s. They are currently working up a storm at the Cellar and have Muscat in a frenzy. Groove, jiggle, sashay and burn the dance floor as they unleash hit after hit for your pleasure. A special all inclusive deal will ensure that your evening goes on and on.

Tickets are priced at RO40 per person including dinner, a welcome drink and unlimited selected beverages. Alternatively enjoy a dinner at Olivos with family and friends as you count down to a New Year. Seating inside the restaurant or dine out on the terrace and enjoy listening to the music and entertainment. You can have this for RO25. On New Year's day, you can enjoy a lavish brunch buffet while relaxing at the Olivos, for RO12.500.

How thirsty are you? Heineken Thirst champions DJ GI Joe and DJ Saleh perform together for the first time ever. Enjoy the best of the two DJ who have previously only performed up against each other in competition. Chill out with friends as you enjoy the four selected beverages included in the cover charge of RO15. R-and-B never sounded better.